"I tell you I must see her!"

"No!"

"I must!"

Olive lost control of herself. "I'm your wife! I forbid you to!" she ordered sharply.

Rivière stiffened. "You told me a fortnight ago you never wanted to see me again."

"I've changed my mind!"

"There's a reason for the change."

"I've told you the reasons!"

"Not all the reasons."

"D'you doubt my word?"